Adjunct Instructor of Composition, Communication and Rhetoric Job at Methodist U

Adjunct Instructor of Composition, Communication and Rhetoric

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Other

Job Details

Req#: 29613

Job Location: Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The first-year writing program is seeking to hire an Adjunct Instructor in our new Composition, Communication, and Rhetoric division for Fall and Spring 2022-2023.

We are seeking to hire instructors for primarily first-year writing and communication courses but may have staffing needs for other lower and upper division courses. We seek instructors who are adept in student-centered teaching methods, equity-based approaches to pedagogy, and experience with digital teaching technologies. Those familiar with supplemental instruction, ELL, and writing center praxis are also encouraged to apply.

Duties and Specifications:

Teaching will either be on a MWF or T/TH schedule, and hybrid options may be available based on experience and need. Course schedules may include up to 3 courses per semester.

Courses are capped at 20 for first-year classes but may have up to 23 students per course.

Instructors will be given access to and asked to use the Canvas learning management system and the Office365 suite of communication programs.

Hiring Process:

Please submit materials through this system and application. If selected, the division head, Anicca Cox (acox@methodist.edu), will contact you about a brief interview process.

Please contact Dr. Cox with any questions you might have.

Required materials: CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

MA or PhD in Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Communication, and/or Communication and Media Studies degree holders are preferred. May consider Literature, Interdisciplinary or MFA degree holding candidates who have demonstrated success in teaching writing and communication. MA/PhD or ABD will all be considered.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching in fully online and hybrid classroom environments and to applicants with teaching and scholarly experiences that align with the Methodist University commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in all of our university practices.

Methodist University reserves the right to authenticate academic and professional credentials and to consult public records prior to extending offers of employment. Successful completion of a criminal history records check.